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Here’s everything you need to know today: There are currently 14,157 publicly traded companies in the United States and over 1000+ articles released about S&P500 companies alone every single day. Today we will be showing you the top 3 events that you need to know today:

Market Performance (1 year)

1. Dow - 23.60%

2. S&P 500 - 32.64%

3. Nasdaq - 34.85%

4. Bitcoin - 130%

Today (Here’s 3 things you need to know)  

1. Bridgewater’s Tech Tango: From Nvidia Darling to AI Diversification

1 Year Performance (NVDA): +205%

1 Year Performance (PLTR): +343%

1 Year Performance (SMCI): +71%

1 Year Performance (AMD): +8%

Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund with $97.2 billion in assets, just played a little musical chairs in its tech portfolio.

It shaved 1.8 million shares off Nvidia, which has been 2024’s Wall Street sweetheart with a 145% YTD surge, but hey, even the belle of the ball can’t dodge Trump’s tariff drama and a cooling AI obsession.

While Nvidia keeps flexing (hello, 14% Q4 gains), Bridgewater is whispering, “Thanks for the memories, but let’s see other stocks.”

Enter Palantir, Super Micro Computer, and AMD, Bridgewater’s new AI crushes. Palantir, fresh off its induction into the Nasdaq 100 Hall of Fame, rocketed 80% in Q4 (because why stop at a 117% YTD jump?).

Meanwhile, Super Micro, despite a hiccup in the form of an accountant breakup and a 22% Q4 stumble, got a massive vote of confidence (Bridgewater upped its stake 10x—bold move).

As for AMD, it’s the comeback kid, enduring 16% Q4 blues while trimming staff by 4%. Bridgewater’s message? AI isn’t just Nvidia’s playground—it’s a whole tech carnival.

2. Gap's Revival: From Closet Castoff to Retail Rebound

1 Year Performance (GAP): +22%

Gap is back—and not just in your dad's closet. Once overshadowed by e-commerce and its own missteps (we're looking at you, Kanye collab), the brand’s four pillars—Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Gap—are strutting toward a turnaround under CEO Richard Dickson.

While Old Navy leads with a 2.5% sales boost, Athleta is TikTok-ing its way to an estimated 6% growth in 2025, and Banana Republic is ironing out its style wrinkles.

Meanwhile, Gap proper is finding its groove with trendier designs and savvy partnerships like Dôen and Cult Gaia, lifting sales by 3.3% over the past year.

Financially, the story gets even better. Gap is tackling its $1.5 billion in debt while targeting a robust 8-10% operating margin, up from 4.2%.

The market is starting to notice too: a 13% share surge post-Q3 earnings, a valuation at just 12.1x forward earnings, and a nod from J.P. Morgan with a price target of $30.

And let’s not forget the wild card: Zac Posen, whose star-studded fashion expertise could make khakis cool again. Gap may not be dominating Madison Avenue like in the ‘90s, but this comeback is looking anything but basic.

3. Bitcoin Boom Fuels MicroStrategy’s Meteoric Rise—But Is the Bubble Ready to Burst?

1 Year Performance (MSTR): +592%

Michael Saylor has taken MicroStrategy on a wild ride, transforming it from a sleepy software firm into the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin hoarder, worth $90 billion.

With Bitcoin topping $100,000, the company’s stock has skyrocketed 500% this year, fueled by its strategy of issuing debt and stock to scoop up 402,100 Bitcoins—now valued at over $40 billion.

But here’s the kicker: investors are effectively shelling out $240,000 per Bitcoin through MicroStrategy stock, more than double the market price.

While the company touts itself as a “Bitcoin treasury,” critics argue it’s really a Bitcoin ETF in a Gucci suit—except this one comes with a massive premium and a hefty dose of 10x the volatility of the S&P 500. If Bitcoin stumbles, this joyride could turn into a nosedive.

Despite glowing analyst reviews and a cult-like following among retail traders, cracks are forming in MicroStrategy’s hype machine.

The company’s $90 billion valuation is built on market euphoria, not business fundamentals, and its debt-fueled buying spree has pushed its Bitcoin average cost to $58,000 per coin.

Leveraged ETFs tied to its stock only add to the chaos, creating a house of cards that could crumble if Bitcoin’s rally falters.

For those who want Bitcoin without the drama, low-fee ETFs like iShares Bitcoin Trust are the saner option.

MicroStrategy’s story might sound like a crypto fairytale, but even fairy godmothers can’t keep the clock from striking midnight.oised for sustained growth and has Wall Street convinced it’s a stock to watch.

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